This session will explore how community-led organisations can meaningfully influence large-scale infrastructure, policy, and energy outcomes in regional Australia. Drawing on the work of Upper Murray Inc., the Energy Resilience and Reliability Project, and the Corryong Islandable Microgrid, the presenters will unpack how local advocacy, technical understanding, partnerships, and persistence can translate grassroots concern into real, systemic change. The discussion will highlight how architects, through their broad skillsets in problem solving, systems thinking, and project management, can be valuable contributors to community-led initiatives that shape resilient regional futures.

Join us in Sydney for cheese, drinks and a discussion panel to celebrate issue #1 of Field: Architecture Gone Regional. All welcome, please RSVP your attendance by Monday 16th February.

Produced by the Regional Architecture Association, Field reflects the regions we work in — their landscapes, communities, and creative energy. It celebrates projects that shape regional places, while sharing ideas and innovation from conversations with a broader audience. Field connects community, sparks dialogue, and honours the craft and care that define architecture in the regions.

This online event will be held in the lead up to the POWER OF COMMUNITY and serve to introduce some of the themes being explored and set the scene for the in person experience.

In this session, Dr Juliette Milbank will speak about Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY), its genesis and the achievements of the community-led initiative.

This online event will be held in the lead up to the POWER OF COMMUNITY and serve to introduce some of the themes being explored and set the scene for the in person experience.

In this session, Dr Juliette Milbank will speak about Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY), its genesis and the achievements of the community-led initiative.

In this online session, committee member Andrew Elia, a director of IDG Architects in Springwood in the Blue Mountains will discuss the interview and hiring processes he is involved in at his firm, providing some key points to graduates about presenting themselves and their folios.

We will also hear from 2024 University of Newcastle Masters of Architecture graduates Caitlyn Sherwood and Levi Baker. Caitlyn is now a Project Leader at Webber Architects in Newcastle and Levi is employed at King & Campbell in Port Macquarie as a Graduate of Architecture; they will briefly share their own experience of the folio preparation, interview and hiring process.

In this online session, committee member Andrew Elia, a director of IDG Architects in Springwood in the Blue Mountains will discuss the interview and hiring processes he is involved in at his firm, providing some key points to graduates about presenting themselves and their folios.

We will also hear from 2024 University of Newcastle Masters of Architecture graduates Caitlyn Sherwood and Levi Baker. Caitlyn is now a Project Leader at Webber Architects in Newcastle and Levi is employed at King & Campbell in Port Macquarie as a Graduate of Architecture; they will briefly share their own experience of the folio preparation, interview and hiring process.

This presentation provides architects and specifiers with essential guidance on selecting and detailing metal cladding systems. It covers best practices for writing clear and comprehensive specifications, including material selection, finishes, system components, and compliance with Australian Standards.

This presentation provides architects and specifiers with essential guidance on selecting and detailing metal cladding systems. It covers best practices for writing clear and comprehensive specifications, including material selection, finishes, system components, and compliance with Australian Standards.

This talk is aimed at improving understanding of the tender process and reducing the barriers for practices who are interested in public project work. It will cover the key components of a strong tender bid, addressing questions around marketing, procurement principles and basics of tender documentation. We will also discuss tips for preparing a tender submission and common frustrations for the smaller practice. 

This talk is aimed at improving understanding of the tender process and reducing the barriers for practices who are interested in public project work. It will cover the key components of a strong tender bid, addressing questions around marketing, procurement principles and basics of tender documentation. We will also discuss tips for preparing a tender submission and common frustrations for the smaller practice. 

Architects are trained, accredited and registered professionals and in NSW have operated for more than 100 years within a well-regulated professional system that sets the bar for other building design professionals.  But to be able to call yourself an Architect you need to get registered first!  This webinar will tell you everything need to know about the various pathways to registration as an Architect in Australia.  Join the webinar and find out which pathway is best for you.

This session is FREE for members and non members alike, please register your attendance.

We look forward to seeing you and sharing the achievements of 2024-2025 at the upcoming RAA Annual General Meeting. 

RAA welcomes nominations for new committee members from across Australia who are enthusiastic about the regions, architecture and community.

This session touches on the history of steel manufacturing, the current methods of production and Lysaght's journey to Net Zero Steel manufacturing here in Australia by 2050, which shows we can become the world leader in Green Steel. The presentation will show what it took for Port Kembla to become one of the first Responsible Steel sites in the world -  as measured by the global steel industry's multi-stakeholder sustainability standard and certification program, designed to ensure that customers, stakeholders and consumers can be confident that the steel they use has been sourced and produced responsibly. 

This session touches on the history of steel manufacturing, the current methods of production and Lysaght's journey to Net Zero Steel manufacturing here in Australia by 2050, which shows we can become the world leader in Green Steel. The presentation will show what it took for Port Kembla to become one of the first Responsible Steel sites in the world -  as measured by the global steel industry's multi-stakeholder sustainability standard and certification program, designed to ensure that customers, stakeholders and consumers can be confident that the steel they use has been sourced and produced responsibly. 

“Code of Conduct Bingo” is an interactive workshop designed to engage architects with the NSW Architects Code of Professional Conduct and refresh everyone’s memory of the various provisions of the Code. 

Barrister Fiona Clark’s presentation will set out all the legal ‘problem areas’ in a contract which are usually unknown to people who do not have legal qualifications and are even unknown to lawyers who do not specialise in construction.

Barrister Fiona Clark’s presentation will set out all the legal ‘problem areas’ in a contract which are usually unknown to people who do not have legal qualifications and are even unknown to lawyers who do not specialise in construction.

Maiya McKenna’s presentation will largely focus on her work on the Larrakia Cultural Centre while touching on themes of practicing in the Top End and what it’s like to emerge in a regional / remote location.

Maiya McKenna’s presentation will largely focus on her work on the Larrakia Cultural Centre while touching on themes of practicing in the Top End and what it’s like to emerge in a regional / remote location.

In this talk, Simon Scally focusses on the lessons learned working on housing projects over a 30 year timespan. Simon began working with Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) in the 1990s and BAC constructed 100 homes on outstations (homelands) around Maningrida in central Arnhem land.

In this talk, Simon Scally focusses on the lessons learned working on housing projects over a 30 year timespan. Simon began working with Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) in the 1990s and BAC constructed 100 homes on outstations (homelands) around Maningrida in central Arnhem land.

Bianca's presentation will cover some of the basic practice management processes and metrics that work at any scale. And yes, there will be (brief) discussion on the importance of timesheets, but don't let that deter you.

Bianca's presentation will cover some of the basic practice management processes and metrics that work at any scale. And yes, there will be (brief) discussion on the importance of timesheets, but don't let that deter you.

Alastair Flynn of Woods Bagot and Klara Marosszeky of the Australian Hemp Masonry Company will speak about the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Forestry Building restoration.

Alastair Flynn of Woods Bagot and Klara Marosszeky of the Australian Hemp Masonry Company will speak about the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Forestry Building restoration.

Join professor Anthony Burke in an exploration of resilience and renewal with a Vital twist. In this lecture, Anthony will explore the idea of vitality in Architecture, discussing some of the models of renewal he’s seen come to life through his experiences with home owners across Australia, and opening up space for speculation on ways in which to frame concepts like resilience and consequently the role of architecture in our regional futures.

Join professor Anthony Burke in an exploration of resilience and renewal with a Vital twist. In this lecture, Anthony will explore the idea of vitality in Architecture, discussing some of the models of renewal he’s seen come to life through his experiences with home owners across Australia, and opening up space for speculation on ways in which to frame concepts like resilience and consequently the role of architecture in our regional futures.